Friday, December 31, 2010

Closing Out 2010

Although I didn't accomplish all the goals I had set for 2010 (not from lack of effort), I did accomplish most. More importantly, I accomplished more from a personal growth standpoint then all my years combined.  I addressed a lot of fears (that had been holding me back) and took a ton of ballsy yet calculated risks that I'm confident will pay dividends in 2011 and beyond.  I had a great balance between work, "projects", and social life (a lot of sacrifice as well as a ton of fun).  I can hold my head high knowing I did everything in my power to grow spiritually and  financially. I'm especially excited about everything I have in store for 2011.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010

Really.

Friday, December 03, 2010

A Real Woman

A real woman is a man's best friend.  She will  never stand him up and never let him down.  She will reassure him when he feels insecure  and comfort him after a bad day.  She will inspire him to do things he never thought he could do; to live without fear and forget regret.

She will enable him to express his deepest emotions and give in to his most intimate desires. She will make sure he always feels as though he's the most  handsome man in the room and will enable him to be the most confident, sexy, seductive and invincible...

No wait... sorry.. I'm thinking of whiskey.  It’s whiskey that does all that stuff.  Never mind.

Monday, November 01, 2010

Influencers

Taking an idea, a brand, a concept and bringing it to the mainstream's consciousness.  

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Opulence... I has it.

Brilliant ad!  Mini giraffe is too funny. 

Monday, October 11, 2010

Done is Better

Note to self...


Monday, October 04, 2010

Dark Side of the Lens

"Never set out to become anything in particular.  Only to live creatively and put the scope of my experience through adventure and passion."

Friday, September 24, 2010

Photography by Hendrik Adamsen

@henrikadamsen makes me want to take up photography (seriously).
















Thursday, September 23, 2010

LCD Soundsystem "Home"

 @lcdsoundsystem breaking the laws until it gets weird!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

1963 BMW R60/2

Not sure if it's the matte black, tire nobs or design, but this vintage BMW bike is bad ass.  









Tuesday, September 21, 2010

La Finca 10 by A-cero Architects

Once again @Aceroarchitects design a stunning house, this time in the town of Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain.













 

Monday, September 20, 2010

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.

My theme for 2010.  So far so good. 

Friday, September 17, 2010

Aquariva by Gucci

A unique collaboration between two of Italy's most renowned design houses (@RivaYacht & Gucci) celebrates the era of La Dolce Vita (glamour and elegance defined an attitude and lifestyle). 




















 

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Metabolics by Alexandre Orion

Bringing graffiti to life... @alexandreorion















Wednesday, September 15, 2010

iPod Nano Watch

Is it wrong that I want the new iPod Nano only to use as a watch?  

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

The Kona Residence by Belzberg Architects

Lava rock x palms x infinitely pools x open air design x Hawaii = amazing tropical getaway. 



















Monday, September 13, 2010

Proving People Wrong

I don't know about the greatest pleasure, but for better or worse it's a driving force in my life.  


Friday, September 10, 2010

Louis Vuitton "100 Legendary Trunks"

@LouisVuitton_HQ @LouisVuitton_HQ pre-ordered. 

King of Cool

Three weeks in the life of Steve McQueen by John Dominis.  Looks like a pretty good one. 






















Thursday, September 09, 2010

Russ Chimes "Midnight Club"

@ghibli303 [writer/director] does a masterful job with this trilogy.  The music [@russchimes], storytelling, filming and editing is executed to perfection. Saman Keshavarz also wrote and directed Cinnamon Chasers.











Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Ferrari 612 GTO

The stance on this Ferrari is just nasty (in a good way). 










Tuesday, September 07, 2010

The Library by Tirawan Songsawat

Resort in Koh Samui, Thailand. 





















Monday, September 06, 2010

Ray Lewis "Living Legend"

"I sacrifice for YOU... for the ultimate goal which is US." ~ @raylewis52com So many great sound bites in this video. Newfound respect for this man!

Sunday, September 05, 2010

Black Bird Custom Bikes

Belgian designers @blackbirdcustom combine chopper and vintage style bikes with impressive results. 









 

Saturday, September 04, 2010

Caspa & Mr Hudson "Love Never Dies"

Probably my favorite artist right now @mrhudson

Friday, September 03, 2010

Safe House by KWK Promes

Something really cool about architecture that transforms into different styles and looks.    














Thursday, September 02, 2010

Lowriding w/ Machete & Cartoon

Danny Trejo is a badass. 




Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Strand Craft 122

Cause everyone needs a 880hp twin turbo V12 122-foot superyacht with a matching supercar. 












Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Dupli Casa by J. Mayer H. Architects

I love the way this house melts into the landscape. The fluid lines gives it the look and feel of a luxury yacht. 













Monday, August 30, 2010

Secret to Success by Eric Thomas

Man... give up sleep?! I hate sleeping but I swear I need eight hours.  I could use an extra 2-4 hours a day though! hmmmm 

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Matte Black Everything

Matte black is the new black.  I'm obsessed.















Saturday, August 28, 2010

Alfa Romeo "8C Competizione"

The first Alfa Romeo sold in the U.S. in over 13 years.  The 8C Competizione supercar pays tribute to the legendary 6C 2500 Competizione de 1948 driven by Juan-Manuel Fangio.

















Friday, August 27, 2010

Collage Photography by Serge Mendzhiyskogo

Hundreds of photos merged into one complex image. 

















Thursday, August 26, 2010

The Little Black Book by Pad & Quill

To match my @moleskine... the iPhone notebook case.  













 

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

BBGun Spring Reel

@BBGUNFilm great montage.... and choice of music.  

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Glass Pavilion by Steve Hermann

Los Angeles architectural designer and developer @SHermannDesign creates another innovative and imaginative home in the Glass Pavilion. 















Monday, August 23, 2010

What Would You Attempt?

Great question.  By the end of the year I hope to be doing it!  

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Bouncing Cats Trailer

@bouncingcats Great story and inspiring video. 



Friday, August 20, 2010

Artwork by Mike Orduna

Los Angeles based artist and designer @fatoe1.






















Thursday, August 19, 2010

Vintage Louis Vuitton Trunks

So impractical, yet so functional.  Timeless. Circa 1900.


















Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Hey Champ "Cold Dust Girl"

Courtesy of @jsaidy at spoilthesurprise.com.  

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

The Universe House by Gabriel Orozco w/ Tatiana Bilbao

Roca Blanco, Mexico beach house nestled in the rocks with amazing rooftop pool. 













Monday, August 16, 2010

Will Smith Interview

"I am not afraid to die on a treadmill!" I can't stand Will Smith, but I love this interview.  References @paulocoelho, The Alchemist (one of my all time favorites) and the law of attraction. 

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Outside Lands!

My lineup...

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Museum of Image and Sound, Sao Paulo by @KrinkNyc

The story of a "terrible art student, a semi-successful vandal, and an entrepreneur who learned everything the hard way."   Inspiring story and even more inspiring work. 

















Friday, August 13, 2010

Photography by Matthias Vriens-McGrath

Hot... and steamy. 





















Thursday, August 12, 2010

Opera House Series by David Leventi

A beautiful series capturing the elegance and detail of opera houses throughout the world. 


















Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Empire of the Sun "Walking on a Dream"

I can't get enough of this song!



via @Empire0fTheSun

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Concrete House II by @aceroarchitects [A-Cero Architects]

I really should have been an architect.  A-Cero kills it again. 















Monday, August 09, 2010

Amen!

Sunday, August 08, 2010

When We're Alone by Flora P.

Not sure why, but i love this pic (others are okay). 














Saturday, August 07, 2010

Red Square by Dunya Yacht

236 feet of luxury. 
















Friday, August 06, 2010

Ride by Burn Ignite

En fuego!



@burn

Thursday, August 05, 2010

Photography & Painting by @RaphaelMazzucco [Raphael Mazzucco]

Amazing combination of photography, paint and other mediums.  So inspiring. 





















Wednesday, August 04, 2010

X2 Koh Samui Resort in Thailand

I know where I'm staying when I finally make it to Thailand.















Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Dirty Martini by @giulianobekor [Giuliano Bekor]

Contrast is amazing in these shots.  Subject isn't too bad either. 

Monday, August 02, 2010

Kanye West's [@kanyewest] visit to Rolling Stone

I love the part about being "extremely excited about stuff that is only cool to me" 
 

Think Big

act quickly... and see it all the way through (note to self). 

Sunday, August 01, 2010

Full On Double Rainbow All The Way by @Yosemitebear62

What does this mean? Haha.  Gotta love the enthusiasm.

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Art Warehouse by A31

Artist workshop in Boeotia, Greece. 




















Friday, July 30, 2010

J. Cole "Who Dat"

Okay song.  Impressive video.  One continuous take no cuts.  Very fluid.  Directed by @BBGUNFilm

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

1939 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Vutotal Cabriolet by Labourdette

Classic.  Beautiful lines. 
















Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Oh, The Temptation by Steve V

Hilarious. 

Monday, July 26, 2010

The iPod Wall by @welikesmall [Welikesmall]

Good stuff.  Super creative. 

Sunday, July 25, 2010

The San Francisco Marathon

I'm attempting (keyword) the 1st half this morning.  Zero training involved. 


















 thesfmarathon.com

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Aerial Photography

by Alex S. MacLean [@alexmaclean]

 













Friday, July 23, 2010

Cinnamon Chasers "Luv Deluxe"

Story x Video x Song = Trifecta

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Exhibition by Zaha Hadid and Suprematism

Feels like an anti-gravitational hyper-speed time warp through space... or something like that. 















Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Facade Projection by 555 Kubik

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Monday, July 19, 2010

The Narrow House by Bassam El-Okeily

The sculpturesk design in combination with vibrant lighting makes for a very cool building.   















 

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Quotes by Ryan M. Gray

Well... not my quotes, but my favorite quotes.
















Saturday, July 17, 2010

Rolls Royce White Ghost by Mansory

Cause sometimes a $250K car needs $150K worth of upgrades.













Friday, July 16, 2010

Ring Ceremony

If you know anything about me, you know how passionate I am about the College of San Mateo football program. Tonight is the Ring Ceremony for last season's NorCal Championship.  Ten years in the making.  We came up 1pt shy of winning the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! 2010 is the year.  To read more about my contributions to the program visit... theryangray.com.
















Thursday, July 15, 2010

QLOCKTWO by Biegert & Funk

This would complement my place nicely (red or black).